Event Sales Executive -Ramada by Wyndham Manama City Centre - Wyndham Hotels amp Resorts
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Job Description
Ramada by Wyndham Manama City Centre is now seeking a Event Sales Executive to join our team in Bahrain.
Job Summary
The Event Sales Executive will be responsible for managing meeting territories Events Weddings and achieve yearly revenue goals by developing accounts and business opportunities in coordination with Director of Sales and Marketing.
Education & Experience
- 3 year of Event sales related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
- Candidate with F&B or Banquet experience is preferred.
- Communication and marketing ss.
- Highly Organized.
- Proficiency in various event software.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times.
- Highly responsible & reliable.
- Excellent communication ss both written and verbal required.
Fundamental Requirements
- Proactively lead in the conversion of enquiries by following up queries within agreed timelines to confirm event sales and bookings
- Conduct show rounds with potential clients demonstrating a good knowledge of the venue and its offerings
- Ensure that all incoming requests are addressed within 24 hours in order to avoid customer complaints and loss of business
- Develop the client base by proactively reaching out to new clients and businesses
- Conduct market research and ysis to identify trends competitive positioning and opportunities for growth in target market segments and provide insights and recommendations to inform sales and marketing strategies.
- Work in partnership with our operations teams to make sure your events are spot on
- To gain new accounts while maintaining and prospecting elished accounts under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Sales
- Professionally conduct routine telemarketing activities to identify new clients for social and wedding events.
- Provide feedback to the Director of Sales and marketing on changing market conditions review direct competition and conduct regular research to identify new selling strategies Attends and contributes to all meetings as required.
- Ensure to provide a courteous and professional service at all times.
- Closely monitor the accounts revenue and business production of own business portfolio and maintain an up to date Account & Contact Database in the property management system as well as maintain end of month production reports
- Work closely with the Sales & Revenue Department as the point of contact for all F&B related bookings and enquiries in close coordination with the Outlet Managers to promote special events and occasions
- Follow up with client contact at the end of each meeting to ensure satisfaction and obtain feedback
General Requirements
- Researching prospects and generating leads.
- Contacting potential and existing customers on the phone by email and in person.
- Handling customer questions inquiries and complaints.
- Preparing and sending quotes and proposals.
- Meeting daily weekly and monthly events sales targets.
- Participating in sales team meetings.
- Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly way to protect guests and colleagues health and safety as well as protect and conserve the environment
- Comply with the hotel environmental health and safety policies and procedure
- Participate in any Training and Development programs as recommended by the senior management
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the worlds largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany N.J. with offices around the world in London Shanghai Buenos Aires Dubai and more Wyndham employs more than 2000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Companys mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brandsthink household names like Wyndham La Quinta Ramada Days Inn and Super 8Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity Accountability Inclusivity Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an awardwinning best place to work.
Job Location: Ramada Manama City Center Building 3236 Road 4654 Block 346 Al Seef District Manama N/A N/A
Employment Status: Fulltime
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In some locations around the world Wyndham Hotels & Resorts manages hotel properties on behalf of a third party owner. At many of those properties the Hotel owner is the actual employer and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts performs recruiting and hiring functions on behalf of the owner. I understand and agree that by applying through this site I may be applying for a position with a company other than Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is serving only as the recruiter and will not be my actual employer.
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